Post by Janice Aull Native restoration can be a messy task! Observing the changes with ANP as we proceed with restoration efforts triggers a wide range of emotions. Some days we’re excited to see the non-natives dying back and the natives trying to thrive. On other days all we see (in our mindset) are theContinue reading “Summer 2023 Sightings and Happenings”
Category Archives: Sightings
Spring 2023 Sightings and Happenings
As we navigate the transition from winter to spring, when the weather pivots from highs to lows and back again, progress at Aull Nature Preserve (ANP) is forging ahead. Post by Brett Peto and Grace Reilly, board of directors, members In 2022, Janice and Gary successfully applied for a grant provided by the National FishContinue reading “Spring 2023 Sightings and Happenings”
November 2022 Sightings
Guest post by Brett Peto, board of directors, memberOn the sunny Sunday before Thanksgiving, I joined Janice and Gary for a delightful afternoon tour of the Preserve. We entered off the road, walking past an elegant sign marking the property. Soon, it and every other sign in the area will display a QR code directingContinue reading “November 2022 Sightings”
October 2022 Sightings
We spent October learning the history of the property. Key points we discovered:
September 2022 Sightings
September continued to be more ‘doing’ than ‘sighting’. The focus was more on the administrative side; creating and submitting documentation. Efforts were still made to keep the non-natives from going to seed. We did spot some things that made us smile. The thrillers were; an American Woodcock flew up while we were walking the Preserves,Continue reading “September 2022 Sightings”
August 2022 Sightings
August has been more of ‘doing’ than ‘sighting’. We have been trying to keep the loosestrife and teasel from going to seed. We have also been cutting the grape vines to keep them from getting bigger; some of the vines are huge. It is amazing how thick the vines can get! The good news isContinue reading “August 2022 Sightings”
July 2022 Sightings
July ended with the coyotes serenading us with their multiple sounds. It is fun to hear their chorus after a siren goes off. After close to 7″ of rain on July 22, the ponds are looking good. At this time of year, we see how much work we have ahead of us. As you’ll seeContinue reading “July 2022 Sightings”
June 2022 Sightings
June gave us the opportunity to see the preserve without as much water. Both ponds did get smaller and the main pond has a healthy about of duckweed. It is amazing how fast things grow! Every time we visit we try to keep the grapevine and buckthorn under control, which feels like a futile task.Continue reading “June 2022 Sightings”
May 2022 Sightings
May was filled with exciting new discoveries! The water level fluctuated a great deal, however, the main pond stayed stable. We were able to spot at least five Painted Turtles, Wood Ducks, and Duckweed! It is fun to try and sneak up on the wildlife. Most times we hear the turtles plunk into the waterContinue reading “May 2022 Sightings”
April 2022 Sightings
April was filled with rain, cold and more rain and cold. We did see a Kinglet, a tiny friendly bird overflowing with energy. It seemed to be just as curious of us as we were of him. There were numerous Crayfish burrows, filled with water. A couple snags fell during one of the storms. LookingContinue reading “April 2022 Sightings”
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